MPX SPORTS
Brazil Talent Agency

Brazil

€30mm

Key Facts

Also known as: MPX Assessoria Esportiva LTDA
Founded: 17.12.2019
Headquarters: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Players: 15+ (10+ 1st tier) – €30mm
FIFA/FA registration: Corporate registration (Brazil): CNPJ 35.806.001/0001-02
Licensed agent (FIFA): Maickel Portela (license ID not publicly listed)
Languages: Portuguese, English (business communication)
Regions covered: Brazil, Russia, UAE (based on current client clubs)
Email: maickelportela@hotmail.com
Phone: +55 51 9964-6777
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpx.oficial/

About

MPX SPORTS is a Brazil-based representation group operating under the corporate entity MPX Assessoria Esportiva LTDA, led by agent Maickel dos Santos Portela. The agency’s publicly listed roster is heavily Brazil-focused, with select clients playing abroad (notably in Russia and the UAE). MPX presents itself as a hands-on, boutique setup, with a visible emphasis on player career management and day-to-day support content via its official social presence.

Key People

• CEO/Founder: Maickel dos Santos Portela

  • Brazilian football agent and managing partner of MPX Assessoria Esportiva LTDA (Porto Alegre).

  • Listed as a licensed agent associated with MPX SPORTS.

  • Contacts:

    • Email: maickelportela@hotmail.com

    • Phone: +55 51 9964-6777

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpx.oficial/

• Licensed agents

  • Maickel Portela – (listed as “licensed”; FIFA license ID not shown publicly).

Client Roster (current)

Top players and talents (current):

• Bitello (Dynamo Moscow) – 07.01.2000

• Lourenço (Ceará SC) – 07.09.1997

• Luan Pereira (Sharjah FC) – 21.04.2000

• Claudinho (EC Vitória) – 24.09.2000

• Thaciano (Santos FC) – 12.05.1995

• Brenno (Fortaleza EC) – 01.04.1999

• Jhonata Robert (Criciúma EC) – 26.10.1999

• Saile (FC Baniyas) – 14.09.2000

• Marcelo Hermes (EC Juventude) – 01.02.1995

Notable former clients:

• Pedro Geromel (retired – last club Grêmio).

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

• No public evidence found.

Notable Deals

• 2023 – Bitello (Grêmio → Dynamo Moscow) – permanent move; joined 14.09.2023; contract later extended to 30.06.2031 (renewal date shown 11.09.2025). Reported fee around €10m.

• 2025 – Thaciano (joined Santos FC on 13.01.2025) – contract to 31.12.2028.

• 2025 – Brenno (joined Fortaleza EC on 01.01.2025) – contract to 31.12.2027.

• 2025 – Pedro Henrique (joined Ceará SC on 10.01.2025) – contract to 31.12.2026.

• 2024 – Jhonata Robert (joined Criciúma EC on 27.08.2024) – contract to 31.12.2025.

• 2025 – Marcelo Hermes (Criciúma → Juventude) – loan; joined 03.07.2025; loan shown through 31.12.2026. Fee not stated in-source.

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

• Contract negotiation and renewals

• Transfer strategy (permanent and loan moves)

• Player positioning and career planning

• Scouting and talent intake (Brazil-focused)

• Brand support and comms amplification via official channels

Partner Network

• Strong club footprint in Brazil (Serie A–B and state competitions) and client placement links to Russia and the UAE via current roster.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

(Based on verified client moves visible on accessible player pages for 2023–2025.)

• Total transfers completed: 5+ verifiable inbound moves/placements for clients (including 1 loan).

• Deals ≥ €10m: 1 confirmed - Bitello

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 0 (current client clubs are in Brazil, Russia, UAE).

• National team clients: 3 (UAE senior and Brazil U23 representation visible on player pages).

• Renewal/extension deals: 1 (Bitello renewal shown 11.09.2025; contract listed to 30.06.2031).

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Approach & Philosophy

MPX SPORTS appears structured as a boutique, founder-led operation: a tight roster, heavy Brazil coverage, and selective international placements when the opportunity fits (Russia, UAE). Their outward-facing approach relies on consistent client visibility through official channels, suggesting a relationship-driven model with frequent day-to-day touchpoints.

Fees & Transparency

• Typical market practice in Brazil often falls in mid-single-digit commission ranges, but exact MPX fee policies are not publicly disclosed.

• Under FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), representation should be governed by written agreements and conflict-of-interest safeguards; dual representation requires transparency and compliance with applicable federation rules.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public record found

• Litigation / disputes: No public record found

• Media sentiment: Neutral – limited mainstream coverage; visibility driven mainly by corporate listings and official agency communications/social posts.

Awards/recognition

• No awards or formal recognitions found.